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How much change can you take? In this Issue page Adult Sunday Bible Study 4 All Hallows Eve Party 20 Art Gallery—October 20 Beth Moore study 3 Birthdays for October 17 Book List 18 Calendar for October 16 Calling You 19 Children’s Sabbath 5 Christian Education 3 Church Information 19 Columbus Day Closing 15 Deacon's Food Bank Report 20 Diane Christopher 2 Faith and Aging class 5 Farewell to George Pike 20 Final Act of Living seminar 10 Flu 8 Flu Clinic 7 Food Banks 17 Friendship Kettle Dinner 4 Larry DeLong 1 Lost Christianities 3 Men's Weekday Bible Studies 4 Music Notes 14 New Member Class 6 Operation Christmas Child 15 Parish Nurse News 7 Patio Sale—November 6 Per Capita 6 Photo Directory 11 Promoted to Glory 19 Read the Bible for Life 6 Retreat—Men & Women 6 Rices Are Coming 19 Sermons for October 20 Singles 14 Stephen Ministry 9 Sunday School Needs 5 The Source Worship Service 2 Valley Readers 4 Web Site News 10 Writing Group 15 Women’s Ministries 2

October 2013

Valley VoiceValley Voice

Rev. Lawrence R. DeLong, Pastor

Last month, I asked the ques on, “What is your deep passion? Where does your rela onship with your Savior meet up with your calling from God to be faithful in all you do?” It wasn’t intended to be a rhetorical ques on, and I said so, and asked for responses.

Well, responses came in, and they are quite amazing – humbling, in fact. But that ques on (or those ques ons) was not intended to stand alone: just the first in a set of three.

Change is hard, even when it’s in a direc on we want to go. It’s much harder when it comes forced and unbidden, seems unfair, or when we fight it. But change is also inevitable. God designed and fashioned crea on to be ever‐changing, perhaps even as a balance to God’s own changeless nature.

So, given that change must happen – that it is even a God‐breathed part of our essen al nature – how much change can you tolerate? This is an important ques on, because every now and then God throws change at us that pushes us way out of our “comfort zone,” transforms and reshapes us – or calls us to be transformed and leaves us to reshape ourselves. The problem lies in that we seem to be able to turn away from that change God is calling us toward.

I have met probably thousands of people who have had God throw them a curve ball, and instead of dodging out of its way, have simply taken a step back and hit that ball out of the park. Made applesauce out of bruised apples. Made lemonade out of lemons. Yet for every one who took a swing, a hundred others let God’s pitch pass them by, unable or unwilling to try and connect with a throw that wasn’t right down the middle of the plate.

How much change could you tolerate today, if God called you to it? And how would you know that it was God calling?

Keep those cards, le ers, emails, and phone calls coming in. We’re all in this together, and the more I know about you, the more we can do for Christ.

Blessings,

[email protected] 520‐625‐5023

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The Brokenness of the World At mes the events in our world

seem overwhelming, don’t they? The problem with our culture today is that because of technology, we hear and see everything that happens in the world almost as it occurs. We aren’t designed to handle all the pain of the world, yet it comes our way, and we become overwhelmed and depressed.

The trick is not allowing it to govern our lives. The way I handle it is through prayer. Because God is the creator and sustainer of the universe, this is to Whom we turn. I use a devo onal book called Seeking God’s Face: Praying with the Bible through the Year. Here are some prayers from this book that help me pray for our world (warning: these are not nice, warm, fuzzy prayers):

Mighty Fortress, although this world is filled with threats to faith and

opposi on to your good purposes, I pray “your kingdom come.” Destroy the work of the devil everywhere, topple every force that revolts against you, and frustrate every conspiracy against your Word. Amen. (based on I Samuel 17:1‐4, 8‐11)

Father, I am weary of all that is wrong with the world – murder of the innocents, a

smeared and wrecked crea on, tyrant‐oppressed poor, hunger‐withered children, exploited women, forgo en elderly, invisible

Rev. Diane Christopher, Associate Pastor for Education & Outreach

How’s your Scripture

knowledge?

Women’s Ministries Gathering

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m.

Ladies… our October Gathering luncheon will soon be here. Reserve the date: October 15th at 11:30 a.m.

Peggy Free, Moderator of Synod of the Southwest, will be telling us about her mission trip to Appalachia this year. It will give us an opportunity to hear about Our Sisters in Tennessee and North Carolina.

Our luncheon will be fried chicken (from KFC) with dessert provided by our hostesses from the Miriam Circle. Cost is $9.

Make your reserva on on Sundays October 6 or 13 at the Women’s Ministries table in Fellowship Hall.

Presby‐Gi of the Month:

White bath towels for Southside Shower Program

The Source Service of Worship Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

Spiritual Life Center Oct. 2 Taizé Oct. 9 Vespers Oct. 16 Healing and Hope Oct. 23 Praise Oct. 30 Spirituals

homeless. I long to see that all those enemies – yours and mine – will be, once and for all, condemned, and all things crooked made straight. Set me to making way for your jus ce with renewed vigor. In Jesus our Deliverer’s name we pray. Amen. (based on Luke 3:1‐6)

God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, today I pray for people across the globe who

groan under unjust rulers and crooked governments. Whether it’s brutal dictators, corrupt city officials, or neighborhood bullies, bring freedom through your mighty hand. Amen. (based on Exodus 5:22‐

6:5)

And, a prayer for ourselves:

Faithful God, this life is filled with more than enough trouble and tears to

dominate my vision and distract me from seeing you. When captured by anxiety, I turn defensive and hos le, of no use to you or others. Take the blinders of fear away and turn my eyes to heaven, to see you and be confident of your goodness, so that I can once again serve you here on earth. Amen. (based on

Exodus 14:5‐6, 10‐14)

Shall we pray for our world together?

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LOST CHRISTIANITIES 12-week class, starting October 18 Fridays at 1:30 p.m. in Classroom 5

Leader: Grant S In the first centuries a er Christ, there was no "official" New Testament. Instead, early Chris ans read and fervently

followed a wide variety of Scriptures ‐ many more than we have today. Relying on these wri ngs, Chris ans held beliefs that today would be considered bizarre. Have you ever heard of the Ebionites, the Marcioni es or the Gnos cs? They had some beliefs that were vastly different from those we hold today. They o en relied on "other" Scriptures to authen cate their beliefs. What did these "other" Scriptures say? Do they exist today? How could such outlandish ideas ever be considered Chris an? If such beliefs were once common, why do they no longer exist?

These are just a few of the many provoca ve ques ons that arise from the video course en tled "Lost Chris ani es: Chris an Scriptures and the Ba les over Authen ca on" (part of the offerings of The Great Courses).

This DVD course is taught by Professor Bart Ehrman, Chair of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. For more informa on, please contact class leader Grant S at s @unr.edu or call 396‐3549.

PREPARE THE WAY FOR …?? A new Beth Moore study begins in October

Have you no ced? Many stores are already beginning to sell their Christmas merchandise. They are definitely

preparing the way for all of us to celebrate Christmas by buying their products.

We, too, can begin to prepare to celebrate Christmas—spiritually—as we prepare our hearts for a fresh experience of Christ this year.

Join us for Beth Moore’s DVD Bible presenta on, “Prepare the Way, a study of the life of John the Bap st” this fall on three consecu ve Wednesday mornings beginning October 30. Beth will share seven ways to prepare our hearts for a fresh encounter with God as demonstrated in the life of John the Bap st, whose life mission was to prepare the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ.

We will watch Beth’s DVD lectures of about an hour each and then discuss them in small break‐out groups a erward.

Oct. 30, Wed., 9:30 to 11:15 AM Spiritual Life Center

Nov. 6, Wed., 9:30 to 11:15 AM Spiritual Life Center

Nov. 13, Wed., 9:30 to 11:15 AM Spiritual Life Center

No need to preregister. Just bring your Bibles and show up. Discussion materials will be provided at each class.

A voice of one calling: In the desert,

“Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God.”

Isaiah 40:3‐5

Christian Education


Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study

Now with coffee & cookies!

Please join other adults for the Adult Sunday Morning Bible Study. They are using materials from “The Present Word.” All adults are welcome to join any or all of our classes. The class meets in Classroom 1 at 8:45 a.m., prior to Sunday morning worship service.

Please join the class as they discuss these passages and how to apply Biblical truths to each of our lives.

Men’s Weekday Bible Studies There are two church‐sponsored men’s groups mee ng during

the week that would be glad for you to join them.

The first one meets on Tuesday mornings at 8 a.m. They have just begun studying the book More Than a Carpenter by Josh and Sean McDowell. A group of six to ten men meet at the Old Chicago Deli in the Green Valley Mall for one hour. The group meets for fellowship, food, and study. Dave Tompkins is the leader (399‐3500).

The second group, with about five to twelve men, meets Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. This group meets at the church for one hour in classroom 3. The group is facilitated by Larry Phillips (777‐8027) but focuses on group discussion. They are studying the Gospel of Luke using the NavPress study guide. Lessons are self‐contained so feel free to join the group at any me.

Friendship Kettle Dinner

Sunday, Oct. 20, 5 p.m.

Dinner: A delicious meal of Chicken Parmesan will be served promptly at 5 p.m.

Program: At 6:00 p.m. join us for an amazing performance by the Desert Mountain Brass who will highlight the first of our winter Ke le dinner evenings.

Desert Mountain Brass is composed of five members with more than 150 years of combined musical experience. They will entertain us with a variety of melodies from Classical, Roman c, Dixieland, Light rock, and famous Broadway musicals. An evening not to be missed.

Tickets: ($11/ person) will be on sale in Fellowship Hall prior to and following our Sunday service, October 6 and the 13.

Volunteers: The Ke le Dinner is in need of volunteers to help with serving so if you are interested and can help, please sign up when you purchase your ckets.

Valley Readers Valley Readers’ October discussion book will be: FLIGHT BEHAVIOR, by

Barbara Kingsolver. Our discussion leader will be Doris Steffy.

The book is set in rural Appalachia. In fic onal Feathertown, Tennessee, Dellarobia Tumbow is on the run from her s fling life. She charges up a mountain above her husband’s family farm and stumbles onto a “valley of fire’ filled with millions of monarch bu erflies. This sight is deemed miraculous by the town’s parishioners, then the interna onal media. But when Ovid, a scien st who studies monarch behavior, sets up a lab on the Tumbow farm, he learns that the bu erflies‘ presence signals systema c disorder, and Dellarobia’s in‐laws’ logging plans won’t help.

Readers may bristle at poli cs made personal and may be turned off by the strength of Kingsolver’s convic ons, but she never reduces her characters to mouthpieces… giving equal weight to climate science and human need, to forces both biological and biblical. Her concept of family encompasses all living beings, however ephemeral, and FLIGHT BEHAVIOR gracefully, urgently contributes to the dialogue of survival on this swi ly l ng planet.

We will meet on Monday, October 28, at 1:30 p.m. in Classroom 5. If you have ques ons, please call Anne Morrison at 399‐0762.

All are welcome, and we would love to have you join us – please do!


Celebrating Children’s Sabbath at VPC

This year our country will celebrate the 22nd annual Na onal Observance of Children’s Sabbaths during the third week in October. Supported by the Children’s Defense Fund, every par cipa ng mul ‐faith organiza on plans worship services and advocacy efforts to make a real difference for children.

On October 20, Valley Presbyterian Church will celebrate our fi h Children’s Sabbath. Based on the eight recent ar cles in the Arizona Daily Star on Child Poverty, the worship services will focus on “Blessed to Be a Blessing.” Two Adult Forums at Valley held on Monday, October 21, and Tuesday, October 22, will focus on discussion of the ar cles and what we are doing in the Greater Tucson area to give support to children born into poverty.

When one out of three children in the Greater Tucson Area is born into poverty, we who have been blessed with resources have a moral impera ve to DO SOMETHING to change those sta s cs.

Please join us for the two Adult Forums at 10 a.m. in Spiritual Life Center both days:

Monday, Oct. 21: Panel of reporters from the Arizona Daily Star who reported in the series of eight ar cles on Poverty and Children in August of 2013, including: Pa y Machelor, Faith and Families Reporter Carli Brosseau, reporter for the Arizona Daily Star

Tuesday, Oct. 22: To speak on what is being done in our area to help Children and Families:

Tamara McKinney, Program Director, Reading Seed Children’s Literacy

Faith Carrais, Development Director, Youth On Their Own

Chris Kang, Exec. Director, Valley Assistance Services

Green Valley Mission Opportunity Christmas will soon be upon us and The Salva on Army

offers an opportunity to help the needy in Green Valley and Sahuarita at Christmas and throughout the year. All funds raised through this effort stay within our local community.

Bell‐ringers are needed from November 29th through December 24th. Loca ons are at Frys, Walgreens (3), Safeway (2) and Wal‐Mart. If you can give two hours for one or more days, please contact Gary Hardie – 520‐648‐1660 – for informa on and available mes.

Christian Education is going on the road!

a 4‐week class on Faith & Aging Tuesdays, Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19

1:00 p.m. Madera Room,

La Vista, at La Posada

Teachers: Pastor Diane Christopher &

Parish Nurse Chris Erickson The Last Third of Life (60 and beyond) offers

significant challenges. Physical and mental health will predict and define our quality of life from now un l death. However, the experiences of the last third of life, whether we are hale or frail, gain meaning and even joy when we see them through the eyes of God. The last third of our lives can be remarkable and the most important journey of our lives.

Pastor Diane Christopher and Parish Nurse Chris Erickson invite you to join them on this pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life. Chris will cover the unique physical challenges of this me in life, and Diane will lead us into a deeper apprecia on of the spiritual opportuni es.

October 29: Living In and Out of Community

November 5: Living with Limita ons

November 12: Facing Aging and Dying

November 19: Leaving a Legacy

Laptops For Children’s Sunday School… and more VPC Children’s Sunday School teachers are looking

for laptops for our kids to use during class on Sunday mornings. Laptops must be able to play a DVD.

If you have a func onal laptop you can donate to the Sunday School, please contact Diane Christopher at the church, 625‐5023. Thank you.

AND… if you like to teach children, we want to speak with

you. We have openings for the following:

Teach once a month

Subs tutes

Curriculum is provided. Please contact Diane Christopher if you are interested (625‐5023).


Men and women - mark your calendar!

A mixed retreat is coming!

When: November 14 from 9 a.m. ‘ l 3 p.m. Where: Grill on the Green Cost: $20 per person; includes coffee, lunch and snacks Sign‐up: Begins October 27, in Fellowship Hall Leader: Bob Dahm

Content: God has a plan! His plan includes you! Today’s culture is ge ng in the way! We can overcome!

What you will come away with: A sense of the awesomeness of God’s crea on. The ways in which God has gi ed you. How these gi s will accomplish God’s plan. The things you need to pass on to your children & grandchildren.

Pre‐Holiday Sale in November!

Our Pa o Sale has received so many wonderful Christmas items that we thought: Why not offer them for sale before Christmas? And so, the Pre‐Holiday Pa o Sale has been scheduled in Fellowship Hall.

Come, browse, and buy those special items for the season and for gi s. And, on Saturday, you can enjoy a pancake breakfast for just $5. Proceeds will support our children’s programs.

Save these dates: Friday, November 22, from 8:00 to 4:00 Saturday, November 23, from 8:00 to Noon Pancake Breakfast on Saturday from 8:00 to 9:30

Do you have items to donate? Bring them in to the church (a staff member can give you a receipt) or call the church office (625‐5023) to schedule our truck to come to your house.

You can read more about the Pa o Sale on our website

(www.ValleyPresbyterian.net) under the “Ways to Serve” tab.

A gentle reminder about Per Capita

contributions

Per Capita is the contribu on we make to the Presbytery each year to support the work and mission of the Presbytery, Synod and General Assembly. Currently the amount is $31 per member.

VPC was billed in February 2013 for the number of members on the rolls as of the 12/31/11 report to Presbytery. Our billing for this year was based on 925 members for a total of $28,675.00. To date, we have received $7,919.00.

If you overlooked making this contribu on, you can bring or mail it to the church at your earliest convenience. Please put your envelope number on your remi ance and mark it "per capita." Thank you.

Read the Bible for Life Every Monday at 8:30 a.m.

Have you wanted to read the Bible again on a regular basis? If so, join us

every Monday at 8:30 a.m. as we con nue to read the en re Bible in 52 weeks.

Come and discover God's purpose for your life as we read, explore and discuss scripture using George Guthrie’s guide tled Reader’s Guide to the Bible. We'll explore the intent of the scripture as it was wri en and how it affects our life today.

We meet Monday mornings at 8:30 in Classroom 5. Bob Dahm is our discussion leader.

New Member Class November 7, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Nov. 13, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Have you been thinking about

becoming a member of Valley Presbyterian, or wan ng to learn more about this church? The New Member class is designed to answer your ques ons and take you through the steps toward membership.

You will explore the wonderful reasons to join a church, and what it means to be Presbyterian. You will discover all the different service opportuni es this church has to offer. You will meet the pastors and leaders, and many others who give their me and talents to serve Christ through Valley Pres. To register or ask ques ons, contact Diane Christopher at the church (625‐5023).


Pastoral Care

Tai Chi has been recognized to improve balance, flexibility, and muscle strength, and is included in fall preven on programs. Tai Chi classes are on Mondays at 2:30 PM. Fee: $2.00 per class. For more informa on, contact instructor Roger Ederle at 399‐0166.

Blood pressure screening will resume on October 27 , following Sunday worship service. You may have your blood pressure taken by the Parish Nurse during the week on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 ‐ 11 a.m.

Alzheimer’s Support & Educa on program con nues on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. in the Sweet Family Room. For more informa on or to register, contact Debra Anderson at the Alzheimer’s Associa on at 520‐322‐6601.

Healing Soup Meal Please contact the church office or Chris Erickson, Parish Nurse, if you know of someone who may need this meal.

Parkinson’s Support & Exercise meets Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 9 – 10 a.m.

Mark your calendars now!

We are planning: Your Voyage thru Healthcare: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 (naviga ng the healthcare system).

Are you planning ahead? Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. This program will discuss the Five Wishes program, advance direc ves, aging concerns, and planning ahead with health and finances.

Medical Minute for October Monsoons may be leaving the area,

but the heat is s ll on here. Stay cool and stay hydrated.

Flu Clinic Tuesday, October 1

On Tuesday, October 1, a flu clinic will be here in Charter Hall from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Besides the flu vaccine, they will also have pneumonia and Tdap (whooping cough) vaccines available.

Please bring your iden fica on, Medicare and insurance cards with you, as you need to complete registra on forms before you receive the vaccine.

Walk to Bethlehem: It is 7,602 miles from Green Valley, AZ to Bethlehem. Registra on will con nue through September 30. Look for the Walk to Bethlehem table in Fellowship Hall on Sundays. Our community walk will be on October 5 in Green Valley. Watch the bulle n for more details.

Five Wishes: This program will be on Tuesday, October 29, at 10 a.m. in the Spiritual Life Center. We will discuss the Five Wishes program, advance direc ves, and planning ahead.

End‐of‐Life Issues Educa onal Lecture: Join us on Thursday, October 17, at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary for an educa onal presenta on on end‐of‐life issues, advance direc ves, and more. Meet the na onally‐known speaker on this topic: Barbara Karnes, R.N.

Faith and Aging on the Road: Join us at La Vista, the Madera Room, on the campus of La Posada, for a four‐week class on Faith and Aging by our own Pastor Diane Christopher and Parish Nurse Chris Erickson. These classes will be on Tuesdays a ernoons at 1 p.m. from October 29 un l November 19. Call the church office for more informa on.

Chair Exercises: Balance, Strength, Flexibility, and Having Fun – and these are all in the chair exercise class at VPC. Try them on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10 ‐11 AM. Fee: $25/month if a ending three mes a week, $20/ month if a ending twice a week.

For more informa on or to register, contact instructor Mia Cooper at 204‐5264.

Parish Nurse News


FLU

Each winter, millions of people suffer from the flu. Flu—the short name for influenza—is caused by viruses. Viruses are very small germs. Some viruses can spread easily from one person to another. They cause illnesses or infec ons like the flu. For some, flu is a mild illness. For older people, especially those who have health problems like diabetes or heart disease, the flu can be very serious. Most people who get the flu feel much be er in a week or two. Some people get very sick. Older people are at a greater risk of picking up secondary infec ons, such as pneumonia.

The flu is contagious, that means it spreads from person to person, o en through the air. You can pass on the infec on before you feel sick. You are contagious for several days a er you get sick. You can catch the flu from someone’s nearby coughs or sneezes; if something you touch has the virus on it, and then you touch your nose or mouth, you could catch the flu. The flu virus can live on a surface, like a doorknob, for a number of hours. Remember to wash your hands o en when you are around someone who is sick, before ea ng, and before touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Is it the flu or a cold? A cold is

Flu viruses change o en. Each year’s virus is just a li le different than the year before. So every year the vaccine in the flu shot is changed. That’s one reason why you need a flu shot every fall.

Are there side effects? Most people have no problem with a flu shot. In fact, for most people, the flu is more dangerous than the flu shot. When you get the flu shot, your arm might be sore, red, or swell a bit. These side effects may start shortly a er ge ng the shot and can last up to 2 days. They should not get in the way of your daily ac vi es. A few people do have a headache or a low‐grade fever for about a day a er they get the shot. The flu shot cannot cause you to get the flu. If you are allergic to eggs, you should not get the flu shot. Because eggs are used to make the flu vaccine, people who are allergic to eggs could have a serious reac on to the shot.

It is important to check with your physician when you first get the flu. Also call your physician if your fever goes away and then comes back (you may have a more dangerous infec on), you start having breathing or heart problems or other serious health problems, you feel sick and don’t seem to be ge ng be er, or you have a cough

milder than the flu, but since the flu can make older people very sick, you should know the difference. People with the flu can have fever, chills, dry cough, general aches and pains, and headache. They feel very red. Sore throat, sneezing, stuffy

nose, or stomach problems are less common. What some people call “stomach flu” is not influenza.

Ge ng a flu shot every year can help you stay healthy. A flu shot contains the flu vaccine, which could keep you from ge ng the flu. Medicare will pay for the shot, and so will many private health insurance plans. A flu shot won’t keep you healthy, but ge ng the flu shot every year can mean that if you do get the flu, you might have only a mild case.

The Centers for Disease Control and Preven on, part of the Federal Government, says that people age 50 and older should get a flu shot every year.

Anyone who lives with or takes care of people age 50 or older should also have a flu shot every year. Most people get the flu between November and April. That’s why that me is called the flu season. It takes at least 2 weeks for your shot to start working, so try to get your flu shot in October or early November. The shot can help keep you healthy no ma er when you get it.

SYMPTOMS IF IT’S A COLD IF IT’S THE FLU Fever rare usual Headache rare common General aches, pains slight usual: o en severe Tiredness, weakness some mes usual: can last 2‐3 weeks Extreme exhaus on never usual: when first becoming sick Stuffy nose common some mes Sneezing usual some mes Sore throat common some mes Chest discomfort, cough mild to moderate common: can become severe

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that begins to make thick mucus.

Some mes a new, different kind of flu virus appears. You may have heard about the avian or bird flu. This flu is an example of how changes in a flu virus might lead to serious illness. It is rare in people. Scien sts are working on new vaccines that can help protect people from bird flu. Right now, the flu shot does not protect you against bird flu.

If you get the flu, first call your physician to see if there are medicines that can help. Remind your physician if you are taking medica ons to fight cancer or other medicines that make it hard for your body to fight illness. There are prescrip on drugs, called an virals, that are used to treat people with the flu. If you take them within 48 hours a er the flu begins, these medica ons can make you feel be er more quickly. An bio cs do not help you get over the flu. They are some mes prescribed to help you get over a secondary infec on if it is caused by bacteria. An virals can also be used to prevent flu.

Preven on is the key. The first choice for preven ng the flu is a flu shot.

Informa on obtained from the Na onal Ins tute on Aging

Our Flu Clinic here at Valley Presbyterian Church will be October 1 from 12:30

to 2:30 p.m. in Charter Hall.

Please bring your iden fica on, Medicare, and insurance cards with you, as you will need this informa on on the registra on forms when you arrive.

Stephen Ministry Sunday...Coming Soon!

On Sunday, October 27, our Stephen Ministry program will be highlighted

throughout morning worship. The theme for that morning will be the Caregivers Compass, which is a teaching tool used in each SM training session. The compass highlights the characteris cs of a caregiver.

Stephen Ministers are COMPASSIONATE ‐ they are willing and able to share their care receivers' feelings and journey with them, even through the most difficult of situa ons.

Stephen Ministers are FULL OF FAITH ‐ they have a rela onship with Jesus and trust that God will provide the courage and love they need to care faithfully for their care receivers.

Stephen Ministers are SKILLED ‐ they have learned about the feelings and challenges people are likely to face when going through a stressful me.

Stephen Ministers are TRUSTWORTHY ‐ they maintain confiden ality, s ck with their care receivers for the long haul, and are commi ed to their caregiving.

In the middle of the compass is the symbol for Christ, which means that Jesus is at the center of all their caring rela onships. Stephen Ministers are the CAREgivers; Christ is the CUREgiver.

If you are journeying through a difficult me, a Stephen Minister can travel that road with you. Phone Mary Frances or Dave Horton (648‐2637), Gordon Gray (648‐1500), Barb Mengebier (648‐4279), or one of our pastors (625‐5023). Our Stephen Ministers are ready to bring God’s love and care into your life.

SM Continuing Education Stephen Ministry Con nuing Educa on programs are presented in the

Spiritual Life Center beginning at 9 a.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of the month.

On October 11, Gee‐Gee Smith will give a presenta on on "Dangers of Mixing Medica ons and Alcohol." The devo on for this mee ng will be given by Mary Ruth Jaggard.

On October 25, Debi Shippy's presenta on will be on macular degenera on and is en tled "Do You See What I See?" The devo on for this mee ng will be given by Pam Peake.

An invita on is extended to anyone who would like to hear these presenta ons.

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WWW – Web Site News

Have you visited the church web site lately? The revised site at www.ValleyPresbyterian.net is chock full of informa on about all of the ac vi es around the church. No ce that you can request prayers at any me through the box on the Prayer and Educa on page. This informa on is sent directly to the Pastors and all informa on is kept confiden al.

Take a moment to review the ac vi es for kids. Plus, there are many opportuni es to learn and grow in your own faith – all of the current and coming classes and Bible studies are listed under Adult Educa on.

And there is more . . . take me to browse around the site and discover all the ways God’s Grace is alive and well and working through the people of Valley Presbyterian.

Hesitant about using our web site? Here are 5 easy steps to get you started: 1. Go to the website: www.ValleyPresbyterian.net 2. Using your mouse or touch pad—Move the pointer along the tabs to see what appears. 3. When you see an interes ng subject—Move down the column—you’ll no ce that the tles change colors as the

pointer rolls over them. 4. When you want to learn more, Click on the tle and the informa on will appear on a new page. 5. You can go back up to the tabs from any page and begin the process again. And don’t be afraid to use the “Search” box in the upper right of the page – just type in a descrip ve word or two and presto – the site will tell you where those words can be found.

“THE FINAL ACT OF LIVING” Public Seminar in VPC Sanctuary

October 17, at 10:00 a.m.

Speaker: Barbara Karnes, R.N. Award-Winning Life Educator

Barbara travels the world speaking about end‐of‐life care. Her talks are designed to explore personal beliefs concerning death, neutralize the fears that most of us have of dying or losing a loved one by sharing with her audience the normal process of dying through disease and old age, and to introduce new perspec ves on the subject. These workshops are conducted in lay terms and are equally appropriate for professional and non‐professionals alike.

(This seminar is sponsored by Heartland Hospice & Collaborative Care Advocates.)


Each family will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and directory for par cipa ng Exci ng products turn your portraits into cherished memories Products may vary

See pages 12 and 13 of this edition of Valley Voice for details about the VPC Photo Directory to be published in early 2014.


The new 36th Anniversary Church Photo Directory

is coming soon! We are excited to tell you more about the new VPC picture directory that is planned for distribu on early

next year. Our goal is to include a picture of everyone who has a rela onship with Valley Presbyterian Church, whether or not they have officially joined in membership. That includes anyone who thinks of Valley as their church home, including choir members, class par cipants, pa o sale volunteers, etc.

Every household will receive one free 8x10 color portrait of their choice and a copy of the completed Directory. You will have the opportunity to order addi onal copies of several poses, but that will be totally voluntary. If you wish to purchase addi onal pictures from Lifetouch (with a 20% senior discount), their representa ve will assist you immediately following your selec on of the picture to be published in our directory. In less than two weeks you will receive your free color portrait and any addi onal photos you may have decided to purchase. (On the day of your photo appointment, bringing a dona on for the local Food Banks will reward you with a $5 credit off your op onal photo order.)

Appointments are necessary for each photo session. You can make an appointment on-line by using a link from the church website (valleypresbyterian.net) or sign-up in Fellowship Hall on designated dates before or after Sunday service of worship. On-line Reservations for scheduling photo dates and times: September 19 through January 4. (Note: On Sundays that we will be scheduling appointments in Fellowship Hall, you will not be able to use the on-line sign up.) Sunday Dates to schedule photo appointments in Fellowship Hall:

October 13, 20, 27

November 3, 10, 17

December 1, 15

January 5 Lifetouch photographers will be at VPC on the following dates:

November 5-9

December 3-7

January 7-9 You should receive a reminder telephone call from Lifetouch a couple of days prior to your appointment.

If you have a ques on about scheduling your photo appointment, please call Martha Ashton at 520‐203‐7392 or email her at [email protected].


Church Photo Directory

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I only attend VPC during the winter. Should I have my picture taken? I’m not officially a member; should my picture be included? Yes! The directory will have pictures of EVERYONE who participates in the ministry of our church. I’m a member of VPC, but my spouse or significant other is not. You can have your portrait taken by yourself, and with your spouse/significant other, and then you decide which pose you want for free and which one should be included in the directory. My kids will be here visiting; can we include them in our photo shoot? Yes! Bring the whole family and have a portrait taken together after your directory photos are taken. You will have the option of many different combinations for posing. You decide which of your photos should be included in the directory and which family pose you prefer for your free 8x10 color portrait. I consider my dog as part of my family. Can I have my picture taken with my pet? Of course! After your directory photos are taken, feel free to have a portrait taken with your pet. We ask that photo appointments with pets be scheduled towards the end of the day to minimize any possibility of allergy problems for others.

Volunteers Needed… Our Photo Directory will not be successful without the efforts of many people. Please volunteer to help one or more times by calling Martha Ashton at 520-203-7392. 1) Two people are needed before and after worship services beginning October 13 and ending January 6. The task will be assisting people in reserving a date and time when their picture will be taken. 2) Volunteers will greet people on the day of picture taking and confirm directory data (name, addresses, phone numbers, Email, etc). Greeters will be scheduled in shifts of 1 1/2 hours each for a specific day. Of course, if someone volunteers to come more often or stay longer - that's totally acceptable!

Please see Martha Ashton or call her at 203-7392 to volunteer your time. Many helpers are needed!

This is an exciting time at Valley Presbyterian.

Everyone is encouraged to participate.


News of Note by Kay Albrecht

“Music is the Language of the Soul” Mark your calendar:

November 10 will be a Music Ministry Sunday!

Sharlyn Ma hews, who has re red from her posi on as Bell Director for the Valley Ringers, will be honored at this service. Joel Pierce is the new Director of the Valley Ringers, and he will lead the bells in our Prelude and the Congrega onal Response.

Four anthems will be included in the service, and all liturgical materials will be based upon the many passages in Scripture that encourage us to “sing for joy to the Lord, and extol him with music and song.” (Psalm 95), and my favorite, “Trust and do not be afraid, for I am your strength and your song. Do not let fear dissolve your energy. Instead, entrust your energy to me, and to the singing of my song.” (Isaiah 12:2)

Pastor Diane will give the Medita on, and the Benedic on will be a new choral piece by Joseph Graham and David Angerman. Following are the lyrics to that piece:

A Song of Par ng

May the echoes of God’s mercy live on in your heart. May the words of the Lord guide you on your way.

May the joy of faith fill your heart with hope. And may God’s love surround you,

May his love surround you as you go. Amen.

Please plan to a end the service on November 10 and bring a friend!

It will be a joyful experience of worship wrapped within music and offered to the glory of God!

Singles By Pat Frey

Five years ago when Mabel Acri was stepping down from leading our Singles group here at church, she asked the members if anyone would be interested in assuming leadership. I raised my hand and said that I would try it for a year.

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve this group for the past five years. With the help of our custodians—Beth Ann Coughanour, Andy Wagner, and Joe Lafata, we have had potluck and catered lunches at church. Member Beth Bowen (I’ve dubbed her our “poster girl”) has created posters to adver se our ou ngs and the signup sheets at our table in Fellowship Hall. Being in the hall gave us more visibility.

At mes we went into the community for lunches, programs at CPAC, dining at local and Tucson Restaurants, pain ng ceramics for Ben’s Bells, touring museums, laughing along to the entertainment at the Gaslight Theatre. I thank all of you who were willing to drive to our events.

We had some community people present programs at church and some of our own members shared their talents. Irene Kayser demonstrated her woodcarving pieces; Sonya Larson showed her quilts; Joyce Harrison showed and narrated her slides from a trip to the Galapagos Islands.

Some mes we gathered at members’ homes to play Mexican Train, Apples to Apples, or other games. We have become good friends.

I believe that a group for Singles is needed in our society, and I hope that some me soon someone will step forward to take my place and lead the VPC group again.

Tucson Chamber Artists

Tucson Chamber Ar sts, Southern Arizona's professional chamber choir, will be presen ng concerts en tled "How Sweet the Sound II", featuring American folk songs and spirituals. Their Tucson Concert will be held at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Friday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m. The program features favorite songs by Aaron Copland and Stephen Foster, and beloved African‐American spirituals and hymns, including Precious Lord, Take My Hand; Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel? and Amazing Grace. For more informa on and cket prices,


OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Yes, it’s that me of year again – the me when we begin to think about Christmas. Many of you are already thinking about the Opera on Christmas Child shoebox to fill with li le presents for a needy child in some part of the world. Last year, Samaritan’s Purse reached a major milestone when their 100 millionth shoebox gi was delivered since 1993! VPC filled over 140 shoeboxes last year toward that milestone. Let us pray that God will con nue to open doors for sharing these simple reminders of His love with another 100 million children.

Alex was only 6 years old when he was caught up in the brutal wave of ethnic violence that swept across Rwanda in 1994, claiming nearly 1 million lives. He saw Hutu mili amen murder his grandmother and uncle before he managed to escape on foot and find refuge in a crowded orphanage in the capital city of Kigali. He never knew his father; his mother died of AIDS; and trauma zed and alone, he wondered why he had been spared when so many others had died. Everything changed for Alex when he and other children in the orphanage heard the Gospel and received Opera on Christmas Child gi boxes. That tangible expression of God’s love gave Alex new hope and started him on an amazing journey of faith. He said that just having something to call his own that could take his mind off what happened during the war, reminded him that someone out there cared. He was chosen to tour with the African Children’s Choir; and as a young man, was blessed to a end school in the U.S. But his greatest blessing was when he visited a Rwandan prison to offer forgiveness to the man who killed his uncle. Today, Alex works with Opera on Christmas Child, sharing God’s love with children in need and following God into the next stage of his life.

You can find out where your shoebox ends up again this year. By making a $7 dona on on line using a credit or debit card to help cover the cost of shipping and other expenses, you will receive a special shoe box label included in your e‐mail receipt. Your specific barcode is connected to your e‐mail address, so it’s important to use the same label on each of your boxes. The barcode on the label enables each shoe box gi to be tracked. You will receive an e‐mail telling you the des na on of your gi , along with informa on about Opera on Christmas Child in that country. If your boxes go to more than one country, you will receive more than one e‐mail. This informa on will be included in each shoe box.

You can par cipate in this wonderful project by picking up a shoebox and brochure in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, October 20 or October 27. Shop and fill your shoebox, pray for the child who will receive your gi , and then return it to Fellowship Hall on October 27 or November 3. ALL BOXES MUST BE TURNED IN BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3.

Please consider ge ng involved in this Christmas gi ‐giving project, knowing that you will be helping to spread God’s message around the world.

Excerpt from the writings of Fred Morrison’s

From Pulpit to Pew (p. 9), regarding our responsibilities

as church members:

“Belonging to the church is not a ma er of coming to receive what we need. It is a ma er of sharing what we have, as Christ has given everything for us, and each of us is equally responsible.”

Church Office Early Closing VPC Church Office will be closed

at Noon to celebrate Columbus Day on Monday, October 14.

We will be open from 8:00 a.m. un l 12:00 p.m.

We also plan to celebrate Veteran’s Day on November 11 by observing the same hours.

Writing Group Meets October 2

VPC wri ng group meets the first Wednesday of each month. Our next mee ng will be on Wednesday, October 2, at 10:00 a.m. in the Sweet Family Room. The topic will be “GOODLY.” Write anything you would like on this topic. First‐ mers are welcome.

Reminder: You may always find an up-to-date calendar on the VPC website: www.valleypresbyterian.net

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1

Bill Ebmeyer Janet Trego

2 Charlene Brandt‐Nielsen Joby Donalson Billie White

3 Phyllis Camp Barbara Eidson Muriel Wagner

4 Vera Anderson Esther Grimsley Jennie Mariner Carol Rude Dennis Weidenaar

5 S g Benson Georgie Eberhardt Darwin Guinn Mar Long Mike Peake

6 Skeet Apple John Beaver Gladys Gingerich Jean Hein

7 Allan MacDonald

8 Do e Bigelow Janice Cobb Lois Greer Carmen Nylund

9 Heidi Faith Florence Johnson Dee Mechem

10 MaryAnn Campbell Jim Eckels Jeanne Eddington

11 Judd Briggs Sandra Glazener Lyle Hutchison Elouise Shade Richard Smith

12 Jeanne Hoffman Debi Shippy

13 Don Bont Jim Callahan

14 Jim Dykgraaf Louise Heck Jeanne Lont Kathy Warren

15 Ruth Dunham LaRue Haff Be y Weide Priscilla Weston Van Williams

16 Roger Ermili Kathy Gullen

17 Lee Coughanour Jim Egly

18 Ed Duthaler Diane Hartley Ruth Hofferth Judy Pember Ron Vacek

19 Pat Bruner Sue Ersthaler

20 Char Anzalone Beth Ann Coughanour Rich Geldof Barbara Ogden Jill S ltner Kim Wallace

21 Kay Albrecht Ione Mosier Jack Peebles

22 Janice Po er Gord Klouw

23 Pam Peake Lowell Tompkins

24 Pat Landenberger Mike Lund Dave Moore Ray Sayre Jan Woerner

25 Del Harsh

26 Mack Chesnover Ki y Gnau Nancy Lammers

27 Dave Appleton Clyde Burton

Community Food Bank The Food Bank is able to purchase $9

worth of food for every $1 you donate. If you prefer to donate with other VPC members, please make your check payable to VPC (memo field: Community Food Banks), and the amount will be shown on your annual church giving statement.

If you prefer to donate food items which gives receivers more choices, please check “Needs List” that is posted on our bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.

Donating food items gives receivers more choices. In addition to staples (like peanut butter) and personal care items that are always needed, our community is asked to donate tuna fish, canned vegetables, canned chicken/beef, canned fruit, juice, condiments (mustard/ketchup/sauces), macaroni and cheese, dairy products, sliced bread, crackers, snacks, and grocery store gift cards. The first Sunday of every month is donation day at VPC (9-10 a.m.), but you may drop off food items directly at the Green Valley Food Bank at 250 East Continental Road, or Amado Food Bank at 28720 S Nogales Hwy, Amado (M-F, 7 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.).

Next monthly collection at VPC: Oct. 6

28 Tom Allen Donna Denton Sherry Harsh LaVern Meacham Jane Rieger

29 Bill Coe Virginia Crook Connie DeNagel Russ Hartley Jennet Parker Loren Rigterink

30 Herb Andrews Gail Barker Gail Seibert Ki y Stroh Nancy Tompkins Kathy Woodard

31 Dick Chvala Doug Clark Edith Saunders


24/6: a prescrip on for a healthier, happier life. Ma hew Sleeth, M.D. (263 Sl2)

"Sabbath is a me of transi on from human doings to human beings." We get so caught up in the doings of life that we forget to stop and simply be! This is a book that every Chris an should read and take to heart. We are missing the very thing God gave us as a gi to help us maximize our life, the thing God himself par cipated in a er the crea ve process ‐ rest. We need to stop and rest and simply be.

The dangerous act of loving your neighbor: seeing others through the eyes of Jesus.

Mark Labberton. (241 L11)

Jesus didn't see a sick woman; he saw a daughter of God. He didn't see an outcast from society; he saw a child of Israel. He didn't see a sinner; he saw a person in the image of the Creator. Are we able to see others with the eyes of Jesus? Seeing rightly is the beginning of renewal, forgiveness, healing, and grace. Seeing rightly, says author Mark Labberton, Presbyterian Pastor and new President of Fuller Theological Seminary, is the beginning of how our hearts are changed. Through careful self‐examina on in the Spirit, we begin to bear the fruit of love toward others that can make a difference. Here is a chance to reflect on why our ordinary hearts can be complacent about the evils in the world and how we can begin to see the world like Jesus. Your vision might just be changed forever.

Changing the conversa on: a third way for congrega ons. Anthony B. Robinson.

This book, now being studied by the Valley Vision Commi ee, Session, and the newly‐elected Deacon and Ruling Elder candidates, is a look at where the Church was, is, and could be going. Robinson invites readers into ten vital conversa ons intended to enable them to discern the Spirit’s work among them in these days of change. Elixir: a history of water and humankind. Brian Fagan. (553.7 F13)

Five thousand years of rising and falling civiliza ons flow through Fagan's sweeping survey of man's ability to harness water. Fagan, an archeologist, digs down into our rela onship to water sources, poin ng out that "water is capricious and powerful, far more masterful than the humans and animals that depend on it."

Young men and fire. Norman Maclean. (634.8 M22)

On August 5, 1949, 16 Forest Service smoke jumpers landed at a fire in remote Mann Gulch, Montana. Within an hour, 13 were dead or irrevocably burned, caught in a "blowup"‐‐a rare explosion of wind and flame. The late Maclean, author of the acclaimed A River Runs Through It, grew up in western Montana and worked for the Forest Service in his youth. He visited the site of the blowup; for the next quarter century, the tragedy haunted him. In 1976 he began a serious study of the fire, one that occupied the last 14 years of his life. He enlisted the aid of fire

experts, survivors, friends in the Forest Service and reams of official documents. The result is an engrossing account of human fallibility and natural violence thoroughly informed and placed against the background of Maclean’s Presbyterian upbringing. The tragedy was a watershed in Forest Service training‐‐knowledge and techniques have since been improving‐‐and this work will also help put the Yarnell tragedy in perspec ve.

Rambam’s ladder: A medita on on Generosity and why it is necessary to give. Julie Salamon.

The first ques on is, “Who is Rambam?” Rambam is a nickname for the great Jewish rabbi, physician, and philosopher of the twel h century, Maimonedes, remembered for many things, but in par cular his “ladder of generosity,” which places our reasons for giving on an eight‐step ladder of virtue. An engaging read, full of wonderful, modern, and insigh ul illustra ons – and wri en in the shadow of 9/11 – Salamon’s book is required reading for anyone wishing to embark on a quest for the spiritual gi of generosity.

The Common English Bible. A new, fresh transla on, the

work of one hundred twenty scholars from 22 faith tradi ons, read and cri qued in its development by 77 reading groups from congrega ons across North America, we’ve been using this Bible in worship quite a bit over the past few months, and I highly recommend it for your use in personal Bible study – or at least as one of your sources!

LARRY’S Latest Literary LIST (all of which are available in the VPC Library)


Join Us In Worship! Traditional Worship Service

Childcare Provided

Sundays May 5—November 24, 2013

10:00 a.m. December 1—April 27

8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

The Source Worship Service

Wednesdays

5:00 p.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated

1st Sunday each month

The Valley Voice newsle er is published the first day of each month for the members and friends of Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S Camino del Sol, Green Valley AZ 85622.

Ar cles may be submi ed for considera on to Georgia Pu ock in the church office in wri ng before the 15th of the month by US mail, in print or by email to gpu [email protected].

It is helpful to have ar cles as email. Submi ed ar cles may be edited for style and length.

Valley Presbyterian Church

is a member of Presbytery de Cristo in

The Synod of the Southwest,

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Pastoral Staff Rev. Lawrence R. DeLong, Pastor Rev. Diane Christopher, Associate Pastor for Educa on and Outreach Rev. Joe Hawkins, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Mary Beth McSwain, Hospital Visita on Pastor

Mission Statement To know Christ and make Him known

through word and deed.

PROMOTED TO GLORY

July 15 Russell Hadden survived by Dorothy Hadden August 28 Charlo e Ohman August 29 Dean Runkle survived by La Vicie Runkle September 11 John Sweet survived by Mo Sweet

THEY ARE COMING! By Doug Clark

On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere whispered, “the

Bri sh are coming,” on his ride into history for independence. The congrega on of our church should shout, “the Rices (Bob and Kris ) are coming,” not for independence but to lead us in spiritual dependence on God.

Luke 10:2 states “the harvest is plen ful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.” “Ask the Lord” iden fies the necessity of the supernatural power of God before we can evangelize.

Our mission field is under our two feet and Green Valley is ripe for harvest. The Rices will inspire us with their spiritual journey and their prac cal dependence on God in prayer, studying God’s word, and evangelizing in His mission field, the Congo.

On October 12 and 13 we will celebrate the visit of these special young missionaries as they share with us their evangelis c experiences in Congo. Tickets are available for a spaghe dinner on Saturday, October 12, at 5:00 p.m. You may purchase them ($10) from the church office, in Fellowship Hall on October 6 (the deadline), or from any Mission Commi ee member. (As a special treat, Joel Pierce and the Cel c Players will perform some of their unique music for our enjoyment prior to the meal and before the program.) Proceeds from the dinner will help the Rices purchase books, materials, and equipment for their mission in Congo.

On Sunday, October 13, we look forward to hearing the Rice’s message as they preach at our regular 10: 00 a.m. worship service.

CALLING YOU! Yes, indeed, we are con nuing to call our way through our membership

list to call all VPC members. Please know that if we've not yet called you, we will!

We are not asking for an increase in your worship a endance, nor are we asking you to increase your financial support, nor are we asking you to join a (or another) commi ee. These are all good things and we'd welcome you to do so, but, no, we are calling to ask how you are. We are calling because VPC cares about YOU!!!!

And, if you would like to volunteer to help us complete the calling, please contact me at 248‐9324 ‐‐ all volunteers are welcomed!!!

Debi Shippy, Chairperson of Pastoral Care Commi ee

Valley Presbyterian Church 2800 S Camino del Sol Green Valley AZ 85622 (520) 625-5023 Forwarding Service Requested Email: [email protected] Website: www.valleypresbyterian.net

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Sunday Service of Worship

10:00 a.m.

Deacons’ Food Bank Score Card September Cash (at Deacon’s Collection point) Year To Date $1,638. Groceries 112 pounds Year To Date 792 pounds

Next Deacon’s Food Bank Collection: Oct. 6, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

VPC Art Gallery VPC Member Martha Pryor will

be sharing her beau ful needlework in our gallery during the month of October.

Featured will be a heritage remembrance that won First Prize from the na onal organiza on Daughters of the American Revolu on. Martha will also display a Family Tree of her ancestors, a needlepoint Scene of the Southwest, and other pieces too numerous to men on here.

Martha’s husband, Dale Pryor, has agreed to show his prize winning tempura pain ng en tled “Co on Gin.”

Be sure to stop by our Art Gallery in the Office hallway during the coming month to see crea ons by the inspired hands of Martha Pryor.

Please call Georgia Pu ock at the office (625‐5023) to show your artwork in our gallery in December or in April 2014.

October Traditional Services of Worship October 6 George Pike October 13 Bob and Kris Rice—Mission Sunday October 20 Larry DeLong “Love God” Luke 10:22‐28—Children’s Sabbath October 27 Larry DeLong “Love Your Neighbor” Luke 10‐22‐28—Stephen Ministry Sunday

Farewell to George and Pauline Pike A er nearly two decades

worshiping, serving, and leading Valley Presbyterian Church (some mes all at the same me!), the Reverend Dr. George and faithful Pauline are moving to Tucson in the middle of October. We will miss them more than they know, but we’re going to try and show them anyway!

On October 6, George will preach and lead us in the Lord’s Supper, and a er worship we will have a recep on for them in Fellowship Hall (perhaps even with a few special guests!). Come show your apprecia on for their me with us!

All Hallows Eve Join the fun at VPC

October 27 – 3 to 6 p.m.

for all ages of children (including adults) cra s, food, games, puppet show and fun!

Volunteers are needed in areas of cra s, food, decora ng, puppet show, and games. Please call Chris Erickson at 625‐5023.

Come join the fun!

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